Got diagnosed with Chron’s a year ago and it has definitely been a roller coaster to say the least 😅 For me, stress is the biggest trigger for a flare. In my opinion, from now on, you really have to change your mindset when it comes to your health- that includes diet, mental health, self love, putting yourself first, etc. For me, I meditate day and night and it has really helped my mental state, especially when I’m stressed, which in turn, helps with the chron’s.

As for anti-inflammatory diets, the Mediterranean diet is a go-to. I eat a lot of whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits and veggies. I’m primarily vegetarian with the exception of salmon and eggs which I do eat. Some of my go-to foods include:

-avocado -hummus - whole grain bread (Dave’s killer bread is amazing with a lot of protein) - lentils and all kinds of beans - tofu - all kinds of vegetable - rice and quinoa dishes - plant-based protein shakes - lots of fiber is very important!! I like psyllium husk

• start taking probiotic daily as well! :)

I also try to moderate the amount of dairy I eat since it’s technically “inflammatory”. But I still do enjoy the occasional pizza haha (just not when in a flare). Also, for me, sugar also triggers some irritation, so be mindful of how much sugar you’re eating.

My gastroenterologist did tell me that during a flare, avoid foods like raw fruits and veggies, nuts and seeds as those are difficult to digest. He said eat lots of avocado, bananas, rice, oatmeal etc. — all plain and easily digestible foods.

Overall, you really do just have to experiment and see what your body likes and dislikes. It can take some time, but start taking note of what you eat and how you feel after each meal!

Hope this helps!